What is the relationship between groups, category, and rank in the taxonomic hierarchy?

What is the relationship between groups, category, and rank in the taxonomic hierarchy?
  1. Groups represent category and category further denotes rank
  2. Rank represents a unit of classification and category represents a group of organisms
  3. Groups represent rank and rank further denotes category
  4. Category represents a unit of classification and groups represent a distinct biological entity

Solution

Groups represent category and category further denotes rank, meaning that groups of organisms are organized into larger categories, which are then further organized into ranks.

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